GFMD 2020 Regional Consultations

• Theme 1 - The governance of labour migration in the context of changing employment landscapes
• Theme 1 - Summary Report of identifed gaps
• Theme 2 - Skilling Migrants for Employment
• Theme 3 - Leveraging New Technologies to Empower Migrants
• Theme 4 - Addressing Gaps in Migrant Protection
• Theme 5 - Discussing Approaches to Prevent Irregular Migration
• Theme 6 - Fostering Partnerships to Realise Migration-Related Goals

• Terms of Reference - 2020 GFMD Regional Consultations through Video Conferencing
• Dates and Timing of 2020 GFMD Regional Consultations
• Logistical Note - 2020 GFMD Regional Consultations

Tuesday 12 May 2020: 08:00-10:00 UTC (10:00-12:00 CET) - Online Opening Plenary

• List of Speakers
• Statement by H.E. Amira El Fadil, African Union
• Powerpoint Presentation by Ms. Michelle Leighton, ILO
• Statement by Mr. John Bingham, NGO Committee on Migration
• Statement by Ms. Jacqueline Mugo, Federation of Kenya Employers
• Statement by Mr. Mamadou Goita, Panafrican Network in Defense of Migrants Rights
• Closing Statement by H.E. Mr. Abdulla Alnuaimi, UAE

Tuesday 19 May 2020: 12:00-14:00 UTC (14:00-16:00 CET) - Online Breakout Sessions 

Tuesday 23 June 2020: 12:00-14:00 UTC (14:00-16:00 CET) - Online Closing Plenary

Watch the Online Closing Plenary here.

• List of Speakers
• Statement by Mr. John Bingham, NGO Committee on Migration
• Statement by Mr. Jean Pierre Elong Mbassi, UCLG - Africa

AU (ENGLISH) KEY DOCUMENTS:

GFMD 2020 Regional Consultation Thematic Notes:

• The governance of labour migration in the context of changing employment landscapes
• Skilling migrants for employment
• Addressing gaps in migrant protection

Thematic Contributions from the African Union:

• The governance of labour migration in the context of changing employment landscapes
• Skilling migrants for employment
• Addressing gaps in migrant protection

Thursday 14 May 2020: 09:00-11:00 UTC (11:00-13:00 CET) - Online Opening Plenary 

Watch the Online Opening Plenary (in English) here. 
Watch the the Online Opening Plenary (in French) here.

• List of speakers
• Statement by H.E. Ms. Amira El Fadil, African Union
• Powerpoint Presentation by Ms. Michelle Leighton, ILO
• Statement by Mr. John Bingham, NGO Committee on Migration
• Statement by Mohammed Touzani, Confédération Générale des Entreprises du Maroc
• Statement by Mr. Mamadou Goita, Panafrican Network in Defense of Migrants Rights
• Statement by Mr. Armand Beouinde, Mayor of Ouagadougou
• Closing Statement by H.E. Mr. Abdulla Alnuaimi, UAE
• Closing Statement on behalf of H.E. Ms. Amira El Fadil, African Union

Tuesday 2 June 2020: 12:00-14:00 UTC (14:00-16:00 CET) - Online Breakout Sessions

Thursday 25 June 2020 12:00-14:00 UTC (14:00-16:00 CET) - Online Closing Plenary 

Watch the Online Closing Plenary (in English) here. 
Watch the the Online Closing Plenary (in French) here.

• List of speakers
• Statement by Mr. John Bingham, NGO Committee on Migration

AU (FRENCH) KEY DOCUMENTS:

GFMD 2020 Regional Consultation Thematic Notes:

• The governance of labour migration in the context of changing employment landscapes - [English] - [French]
• Skilling migrants for employment - [English] - [French]
• Addressing gaps in migrant protection - [English] - [French]

Thematic Contributions from the African Union:

• La gouvernance des migrations de main-d'oeuvre dans le contexte de l'évolution des paysages de l'emploi
• Qualifier les migrants pour l'emploi
• Combler les lacunes dans la protection des migrants

Thursday 4 June 2020: 15:00-17:00 UTC (09:00-11:00 CST) - Online Opening Plenary 

Watch the Online Opening Plenary (in English) here
Watch the the Online Opening Plenary (in Spanish) here

• List of speakers
• Statement by Mr. Carlos Andrés Torres Salas, Costa Rica
• Statement by Mrs. Adriana Bolaños Argueta, Costa Rica
• Statement by Mr. John Bingham, NGO Committe on Migration
• Statement by Ms. Alexandra Young, Canada
• Statement by Mr. Jose Medina Mora, COPARMEX
• Statement by Ms. Silvia Raquec, Asociacion Pop No'j
• Ms. Fabiana Goyeneche, City of Montevideo

Thursday 11 June 2020: 15:00-17:00 UTC (09:00-11:00 CST) - Online Breakout Sessions

Thursday 18 June 2020: 15:00-17:00 UTC (09:00-11:00 CST) - Special Session on Public Narratives on Migration

• Summary Report

Friday 3 July 2020: 15:00-17:00 UTC (09:00-11:00 CST) - Online Closing Plenary 

• List of Speakers

RCM (PUEBLA PROCESS) KEY DOCUMENTS:

GFMD 2020 Regional Consultation Thematic Notes:

• Skilling migrants for employment - [English] - [Spanish]
• Addressing gaps in migrant protection - [English] - [Spanish]
• Discussing approaches to address irregular migration – what works? what doesn’t? - [English] - [Spanish]

Special Session on Public Narratives on Migration

• Concept Paper - Special Session on Public Narratives on Migration - [English] - [Spanish]
• Agenda - Special Session on Public Narratives on Migration - [English] - [Spanish]

Monday 15 June 2020: 07:00-09:00 UTC (15:00-17:00 AWST) - Online Opening Plenary 

Watch the Online Opening Plenary here.

• List of speakers
• Statement by Mr. John Bingham, NGO Committee on Migration
• Statement by Ms. Linda Kromjong, Samsung Electronics
• Statement by Ms. Sumitha Kishna, Our Journey
• Statement by Mr. Mohamad Saadie, CLG-Middle East and West Asia (MEWA)

Monday 29 June 2020: 07:00-09:00 UTC (15:00-17:00 AWST) - Online Breakout Sessions

Wednesday 1 July 2020: 07:00-09:00 UTC (15:00-17:00 AWST) - Online Closing Plenary 

Watch the Online Closing Plenary here.

• List of speakers
• Statement by Mr. Farooq Ahmed, Bangladesh Employers' Federation
• Statement by Ms. Yasmin Alhayek, UCLG-MEWA

BALI PROCESS KEY DOCUMENTS:

GFMD 2020 Regional Consultation Thematic Notes

• Leveraging technology to empower migrants
• Addressing gaps in migrant protection
• Discussing approaches to address irregular migration – what works? what doesn’t?

Thursday 2 July 2020: 13:00-15:00 UTC (15:00-17:00 CET) - Online Opening Plenary  

Watch the Online Opening Plenary (in English) here. 
Watch the Online Opening Plenary (in French) here.

• List of Speakers
• Statement by Lord Mayor Carola Gunnarsson, Mayor of Sala

Tuesday 7 July 2020: 13:00-15:00 UTC (15:00-17:00 CET) - Online Breakout Sessions

Friday 10 July 2020: 13:00-15:00 UTC (15:00-17:00 CET) - Online Closing Plenary 

Watch the Online Closing Plenary (in English) here. 
Watch the Online Closing Plenary (in French) here.

• List of Speakers
• Statement by Councilor de Francesco, City of Mechelen

OECD KEY DOCUMENTS:

GFMD 2020 Regional Consultation Thematic Notes:

• The governance of labour migration in the context of changing employment landscapes - [English] - [French]
• Skilling Migrants for Employment - [English] - [French]
• Fostering partnerships to realise migration-related goals in the Sustainable Development Agenda and managing the future of human mobility - [English] - [French]

Monday 6 July 2020: 09:00-11:00 UTC (13:00-15:00 GST) - Opening Plenary  

Watch the Online Opening Plenary (in English) here. 
Watch the Online Opening Plenary (in Arabic) here.

• List of Speakers
• Statement by Mr. Murtaza Khan, Fragomen
• Statement by Ms. Madelaine Yorobe Alfelor, Mayor of Iriga, Philippines,

Thursday 9 July 2020: 09:00-11:00 UTC (13:00-15:00 GST) - Online Breakout Sessions

Monday 13 July 2020: 09:00-11:00 UTC (13:00-15:00 GST) - Online Closing Plenary 

Watch the Online Closing Plenary (in English) here. 
Watch the Online Closing Plenary (in Arabic) here.

• List of Speakers
• Statement by Mr. Matthew Rendall, SokSiphana & Associates

ABU DHABI DIALOGUE KEY DOCUMENTS:

GFMD 2020 Regional Consultation Thematic Notes:

• The governance of labour migration in the context of changing employment landscapes - [English] - [Arabic]
• Leveraging technology to empower migrants - [English] - [Arabic]
• Fostering partnerships to realise migration-related goals in the Sustainable Development Agenda and managing the future of human mobility - [English] - [Arabic]